Vicar, St John’s Leyland — Lead with Faith & Mission

Lambeth Palace Library; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church in Leyland is seeking a Vicar to lead its congregations and support its vision for community engagement. The ideal candidate should be prayerful, scripturally grounded, and exhibit a mission-focused leadership style. Responsibilities include fostering spiritual growth and engaging in outreach efforts within the community. This full-time post offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive church family, serving diverse needs while celebrating a centenary at the diocesan level.

Qualifications

• Must be deeply prayerful and led by the Holy Spirit.
• Ability to teach Scripture clearly and engagingly.
• Should value all people equally and provide pastoral care.
• Desires to reach the unreached and engage in mission work.
• Exhibiting an empowering leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the church in its vision and ministry.
• Engage with three distinctive congregations in worship.
• Foster spiritual growth and community service.

Skills

Prayerful leadership

Scripture teaching

Relational pastoral care

Mission-focused outreach

Empowering leadership style

Job description

A local church in Leyland is seeking a Vicar to lead its congregations and support its vision for community engagement. The ideal candidate should be prayerful, scripturally grounded, and exhibit a mission-focused leadership style. Responsibilities include fostering spiritual growth and engaging in outreach efforts within the community. This full-time post offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive church family, serving diverse needs while celebrating a centenary at the diocesan level.